Congressman Announces Military Nominations

Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick joined students, families, and military veterans from Bucks and Montgomery counties to announce military nominations for outstanding young men and women in our community last Friday.

This year’s class includes nominees with recommendations to the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

“Ensuring that highly qualified young men and women with a desire to serve are given the opportunity to do so is vitally important,” said Fitzpatrick. “This event honors some of the most talented and promising young people in our community. There are few things more honorable than military service—and the willingness of these 28 individuals to step up, knowing the challenges they will face, is truly admirable. I commend each of them and know wherever their path leads that their futures are bright.”

Service Academy Nominations are recommended to Fitzpatrick by his Nomination Committee which includes active duty, retired military and family members of service academy graduates from across the First District.

“I encourage everyone to pursue military service – yes, there is personal sacrifice involved, but it is also an opportunity unlike any other. As a military member, you will receive training that is second to none in the world and gain responsibility at an age that is incomprehensible to sane people,” said retired Air Force Lt. Col. Susan DeGiovanni, of Solebury, an Air Force Academy graduate and member of Fitzpatrick’s Nomination Committee. “You will do things you can’t even imagine doing and you will build camaraderie that isn’t possible anywhere else. You will be a part of something larger than yourself that will change your life forever. From the stories you shared with us during your interviews, I know you have service in your blood.”

The Service Academies offer near limitless possibilities – from a world class education to exciting personal challenges. While a congressional nomination does not guarantee entry to a service academy, these young men and women were able to distinguish themselves amongst a highly competitive group of their peers. Many who do not assume a position at one of the Service Academies go on to receive ROTC Scholarships or appointments to other military Academies such as The Citadel or Virginia Military Institute.

Those receiving nominations:

Andrew Cabo, Northwestern Preparatory School; United States Air Force Academy

Sean Cotton, Central Bucks High School West; United States Merchant Marine Academy

Devin Crowley, Central Bucks High School West; United States Military Academy, United States Naval Academy, United States Air Force Academy

Tyler Dalzell, Central Bucks High School West; United States Military Academy, United States Naval Academy, United States Air Force Academy

Sara Deczynski, Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart; United States Naval Academy, United States Air Force Academy

Blake Doherty, New Hope-Solebury High School; United States Naval Academy

Blake Eshelman,Council Rock North High School; United States Naval Academy

Lael Flores,Souderton Area High School; United States Naval Academy

Chunghyun Han,United States Army Reserves; United States Air Force Academy

Spencer Haslam, Souderton Area High School, United States Military Academy

Eda Hopkins, Neshaminy High School; United States Military Academy, United States Naval Academy, United States Air Force Academy

Kyle Kutney, Council Rock South High School; United States Naval Academy

Sean Lahetta, Central Bucks High School East; United States Naval Academy, United States Merchant Marine Academy

Jada Landis, Souderton Area High School; United States Military Academy, United States Air Force Academy

Christina Lyons, Marion Military Institute; United States Military Academy

Joseph MacClay, Central Bucks High School South; United States Merchant Marine Academy

Elizabeth Maceri, Quakertown Community High School; United States Military Academy

Chloe Miller Russo, United States Naval Academy Preparatory School; United States Naval Academy

Sofia Na, Eastern University; United States Air Force Academy

Kaya Rogers, Upper Perkiomen High School; United States Military Academy

Benjamin Scuron,Holy Ghost Preparatory School; United States Naval Academy, United States Air Force Academy

Brady Stergion, Notre Dame High School; United States Naval Academy

Arden Taylor, Palisades High School; United States Air Force Academy

Grace Toll, The Wilberforce School; United States Naval Academy, United States Military Academy

Matthew Whalen, Wake Forest University; United States Naval Academy

Logan Williamson, Neshaminy High School; United States Naval Academy

Sean Yoder, Pennridge High School; United States Naval Academy

Matthew Zarnowsky, Council Rock South High School; United States Military Academy